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Wedding Dresses from Etsy for less than $500

Planning a wedding can be time-consuming and daunting. Whether this life event is a large affair or an intimate ceremony, weddings can be quite pricey. While some of us want to make everything picture perfect despite costs, others are looking to be a bit budget-friendly-- especially when it comes to the wedding dress. Most of us teeter-totter between spending thousands of dollars on a dress worn once and buying a dress that's a little more in our budget. After all, we do want to throw a fabulous reception and have an extra romantic honeymoon. We can’t have it all, so... CONTINUE READING 8

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Ridiculously Expensive Celebrity Engagement Rings

Someday (in the far future), when I'm proposed to, I won't expect a million dollar ring. If my boyfriend had a million dollars to spend, I'd make him buy me a house instead. But that's not the case for celebrities such as Kim Kardashian. You'd be surprised at the amount of money someone would be willing to spend on an... CONTINUE READING 14

What Bachelorette & Bridesmaid Traditions Do You Hate?

It's officially June, which means that wedding season is well underway. Sure, I love weddings—getting dressed up, free food, open bars, true love, yada yada—but anyone who's seen Bridesmaids (if you haven't yet, highly suggested) knows that today's bachelorette/bridesmaid culture is a leeeetle bit over-the-top. That's why I was sooo psyched to come across an article on TheFrisky.com delineating eight bachelorette... CONTINUE READING 17

How Soon is Too Soon to Get Engaged?Engaged

It’s been announced that middle Kardashian sister Kim is now engaged to beau Kris Humphries of New Jersey Nets fame. The couple has been dating for a whopping six months (which actually is whopping in comparison to sister Khloe’s nine-day wedding plans) and Humphries surprised Kim with a 20.5-karat ring. Pretty standard, right? I know nothing should surprise me since all... CONTINUE READING 27

5 Bridal Accessories to Obsess Over

This spring/summer wedding season, whether you’re a bride, guest or none of the above, get ready to fall in love with fabulous shoes, dresses and accessories fit for a…well, bride! -Lynden Halpern Veils are classic, but for an updated take on the traditional hair accessory, try The One Headband ($80 on ShopBop.com) by Dauphines of New York on for size. Glass pearls and... CONTINUE READING 18

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With wedding season in full splendor, we're sure many of you ladies are, er, "serving" as bridesmaids, and serving seems as accurate as ever when Dumb as a Blog breaks down the duties of a bridesmaid and why they're, well, dumb! This piece is particularly appro today...with Bridesmaids (Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig and Ellie Kemper, plus a spot by the handsome... CONTINUE READING 11

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Shecky's may be stationed in New York City, but we have a contributor in London who took to the streets for the Royal Wedding. Here's her take on all the hubbub, complete with her very own pics! London is buzzing, as is the whole UK. Kate looked beautiful, Phillipa (Pippa) elegant and the Queen lovely in Easter yellow. William was very... CONTINUE READING 9

4 Ways to Follow the Royal Wedding

You know what day it is. Today, April 29, 2011, is the long-awaited wedding of Prince William and Catherine (Kate) Middleton is here. And while we all would have loved to have been invited (no need to hide it), most of us will be relegated to watching it on a digital device of some sort. First things first, if you’re going... CONTINUE READING 9

Best Bachelorette Party Ideas

With the numerous impending weddings you have this spring and summer, you probably also have a fair share of bachelorette parties to attend, or better yet, plan! The options are many and may seem daunting, so take a cue from my top five bachelorette party ideas! -Lynden Halpern Destination: If the bride-to-be is the extravagant kind, a destination bachelorette is a... CONTINUE READING 18

Do Celeb Weddings Inspire You?

With the Royal Wedding rapidly approaching (April 29!), news of celeb weddings is, er, ringing from every site, magazine, TV show.... From sought-after gowns to jealousy-inducing bling, celeb nuptials, Kate and William's included, are one of the biggest sources of entertainment right now. Personally, I feel pretty indifferent. Do I kvell (read: drool) over a stunning gown I could only hope... CONTINUE READING 9

Spring Wedding Beauty

Do you hear those wedding bells? It’s the season for spring weddings and if you aren’t the bride, chances are you will be attending the wedding of a friend, family member or co-worker. I’ve got six perfect wedding-appropriate beauty buys for blushing brides and their excited attendees. BRIDE: You beautiful bride you, why not make sure that guests in the back... CONTINUE READING 13